Jobs Kenya

Company Address: Address Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Ltd P.O. Box 30003 00100 – GPO Nairobi

  • Collections Officer

    Collections Officer

    Job description
    To manage and control all matters relating to delinquent accounts in any delinquency bucket for (Unsecured Personal Instalment Loans) UPIL by constantly reviewing collection procedures and ensuring early recovery actions are taken to maximise prospects of full recovery and executes the collection strategy. Highlights and analyses credit failures in UPIL as first level of contact with these issues and providing lessons learnt to improve the credit approval process.This role is on contract basis.Key Roles and Responsibilities
    Manages the day -to-day collections of UPIL to ensure losses are minimised and shillings collected maximised by the effective implementation of collections strategy.
    Reviews processes within collections of UPIL to identify risk and opportunities to streamline operations, improve service and minimise losses.
    Highlights and analyses credit failures to identify ways of improving the credit approval process for UPIL accounts.
    Works with solicitors throughout the litigation process to ensure optimal collection with minimal legal cost to the bank
    Maintains and analyses MIS statistical information relating to performance of the accounts and escalates trends for input to Product Development Process.
    Legal, regulatory, economic and compliance including the following;
    Ensure compliance with the Group’s standard and regulatory requirements pertaining to money laundering and KYC;
    Participate in and/or support the Bank’s effort to combat money laundering;
    Exercise due care and diligence on matters related to Money laundering and KYC in the day to day operations, which include account opening and reviews, transaction monitoring, reporting suspicions, customer communication, implementing new requirements, updating and revising operating procedures, acquire relevant knowledge and training, provide support to superior and subordinates.
    Qualifications And Skills
    Graduate with 2 year experience in Credit preferably Debt recovery.
    Credit skills
    Good negotiation and communication skills.
    Understands market trends and can interpret impact on the Retail clients portfolio
    Full knowledge of Retail client Products and those of the competitors
    Good Computer skills with knowledge of the Credit MIS
    Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
    Basic Project management skills
    Diversity and InclusionStandard Chartered is committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a work environment which embraces diversity will enable us to get the best out of the broadest spectrum of people to sustain strong business performance and competitive advantage. By building an inclusive culture, each employee can develop a sense of belonging, and have the opportunity to maximise their personal potential.

  • Senior Operational Risk Officer

    Senior Operational Risk Officer

    Description
    1. To ensure Operational Risk Framework and all associated policies and procedures and the Risk Management Framework are effectively embedded and communicated in country, particularly in Businesses. 2. To be the central point of contact for operational risks within the country arising within the processes, including being responsible for the evaluation of the design and operational effectiveness of all controls in Businesses. 3. To ensure risks of processing failure in Businesses are being actively managed and monitored on an end-to-end basis in country; including providing regular control assessments of required controls and escalation in instances.Key Roles and Responsibilities1. Ensure that the business heads and relevant staff understand and accept their operational risk management responsibilities.
    2. Periodically assess the country operational risk profile to maintain alignment with the risk appetite. Redesign controls as required in response to internal and external factors
    3. Provide a central contact point and oversight over all controls required to effectively manage operational risk within the country that arises from the end to end processes
    4. Challenge the completeness of risk identification, monitoring and assessment of the corresponding control activities required within the end to end processes to identify and remediate any significant deficiencies.
    5. Ensure compliance with Operational Risk policy & procedures.
    6. Validate and challenge the first line risk identification and assessment of gross and residual risks arising within the end to end processes.
    7. Review and approve risk record templates for acceptance.
    8. Ascertain and confirm that country risk registers, KRIs, KCIs, and control sample testing are effectively implemented.
    9. Periodically review operational risk assessments to ensure these appropriately reflect changes in environment, mitigating controls and the progress of treatment plans
    10. Approve the classification and accurate reporting of operational risk losses.
    11. Support the preparation and ensure the delivery of RCA for Unsatisfactory Operational Risk event as per procedure.
    12. Inform the development of country business plans, exercising appropriate focus on the implementation of robust operating environments, within risk appetite, to support business aspirationsQualifications and Skills1. Bachelor degree, preferably in Mathematics and Computer Science.
    2. Strong skills in Bank’s operations particularly Operational Risk, Business and Information Technology preferable.
    3. Strong Analytical Skill
    4. High Attention to details
    5. Fluently Speaking / Writing in English
    6. Experience in Operational Risk, Corporate, Financial Markets and Transaction Banking preferable.Diversity and InclusionStandard Chartered is committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a work environment which embraces diversity will enable us to get the best out of the broadest spectrum of people to sustain strong business performance and competitive advantage. By building an inclusive culture, each employee can develop a sense of belonging, and have the opportunity to maximise their personal potential.

  • Talent Acquisition (TA) Manager

    Talent Acquisition (TA) Manager

    Key Roles and Responsibilities
    Lead a team of TA Managers, Specialists and Coordinators; coaching, developing and engaging them to ensure that targets are met / exceeded with regards to time, quality, budget and customer satisfaction.
    Probe hiring managers to establish complete understanding of business hiring requirements and guide them through end-to-end hiring process.
    Contextualise and explain the commercial rationale behind global TA policies, guidelines, procedures and systems to improve hiring manager understanding and experience.
    Design and deliver innovative sourcing strategies and solutions to generate diverse pools of applicants to meet business growth needs.
    Utilise multiple sourcing channels, including internal and external (direct and contingent) to directly source passive and active candidates for individual job roles and meet both immediate and future talent needs.
    Develop and actively maintain candidate pipelines, databases and talent pools and evaluate candidates’ behaviours, values and potential for both current and future roles.
    Evaluate and represent candidates on both technical and behavioural competencies, fairly and consistently using appropriate frameworks and assessment methodologies.
    Interpret and source TA management information / data to drive own performance, provide necessary information to the business on hiring activities and provide commercial insight and solutions to stakeholders to drive business performance.
    Collect, analyse and disseminate hiring metrics to manage capacity, volume and costs.
    Translate business objectives into TA plans and strategies, closely aligning them to the broader TA and talent development agenda, whilst ensuring compliance with relevant operational and people risk controls,
    Challenge and influence hiring managers to ensure that the hiring strategy is aligned with Bank / Business / Function level outcomes and governance requirements within a region / country.
    Adhere to all compensation, contract and regulatory requirements impacting TA, advising business stakeholders of these accordingly.
    Liaise closely with Group TA product groups in the deployment of global initiatives and projects in line with agreed standards.
    Proficiently manage and adhere to budget, seeking to utilise this in the most effective and efficient manner.
    Identify opportunities to contribute to and improve existing global processes / established ways of working to increase efficiency and output.
    Employ effective collaboration with colleagues, candidates, customers and suppliers, building positive and sustainable relationships, setting and managing expectations clearly and identifying and resolving the root cause as necessary.
    Qualifications and Skills
    Essential
    Commercial experience (in-house or search firm) of retained search and selection or contingency and multi-channel recruitment with a successful track record in management-level job filling within a complex recruitment model / environment.
    Proven track record as an effective leader of a functional team; coaching, managing and engaging the team to deliver high performance across recruitment and acquisition.
    Understanding and experience of developing sourcing strategies and managing multiple recruitment channels to deliver recruitment targets within budget.
    Experience of managing / working with Preferred Supplier Lists (PSLs) and non-PSLs and good knowledge of the market place, competitors and best practice.
    Strong consulting skills and experience in translating business objectives into TA solutions / requirements through diagnostics and needs analysis (e.g. probing to identify underlying needs and effective questioning to provoke broader thinking about resource requirements, capability gaps etc.).
    Excellent communication and influencing skills.
    Track record of proficient organisational skills including the ability to multi-task, prioritise effectively, manage data and set and achieve deadlines (both short and long term).
    Proven experience of working in a complex matrix, with a broad base of cultures, dealing with demanding and fast-paced client groups.
    Proven track record of efficient budget management.
    Ability to problem solve and demonstrate reactive management during times of uncertainty / crisis.
    Desirable
    Degree in a business or related discipline.
    Post-graduate qualification in a business or related discipline (e.g. MA, PhD, CIPD).

  • Head FX Trading Manager, Credit Initiation

    Head FX Trading Manager, Credit Initiation

    Develop, drive and deliver the East African Foreign Exchange business plan
    Responsible for the management and governance of the strategic agenda for FX Trading East Africa
    Work with respective product heads and businesses in supporting SCB’s overall strategy in East Africa
    To efficiently manage the Foreign Currency Liquidity of the Bank.
    To support the CIB, C&PB and RC businesses in increasing client turnover through a combination of pricing, quality of advise and marketing strategies.
    Key Roles and Responsibilities
    Strategy Set the strategic direction of and oversee management of performance across FX Trading East Africa
    Develop FX Trading East Africa specific strategies which maximize shareholder value and are aligned to and in furtherance of the overall strategic direction of Financial Markets
    Work with Product Heads to identify the initiatives to grow the FX business in East Africa
    Align strategic plan and the shorter term business objectives with the availability of liquidity, capital and credit in line with the liquidity risk management approach for each country in East Africa.
    Business Accountable for setting achievable FX Trading East Africa performance targets relating to revenue and costs.
    Manage the implementation of FX Trading East Africa specific strategies and ensure that performance objectives and revenue goals are met and RWA targets managed.
    Build stronger and deeper relationships with clients and government regulators by bridging silos across the other Products and Segments.
    Enhance the Bank’s image and profile in the regional markets and establish SCB as a “name” player in the respective local debt markets and up-tier SCB’s market presence.
    Active performance monitoring – spot areas of underperformance and take corrective action
    Drive new product migration and implementation as necessary
    Utilise Country MIS to drive results.
    Ensure effective Balance Sheet management, liquidity and RWA across the East Africa region.
    Together with the regional Head of FM, be accountable for operational Risk losses on the FX Trading East Africa.
    Processes Accountable for establishing and maintaining frameworks to ensure FX Trading East Africa business processes are efficient, appropriate and compliant with all internal and external regulations.
    Accountable for effective management of operational risks within FX Trading East Africa.
    People and Talent Provide effective leadership to the East Africa businesses (jointly with product heads)
    Build transparent and collaborative culture in which FX Trading East Africa’s incentives are based on support of Client Income with specific performance metrics on the Bank’s values.
    Lead and reinforce strategic change and ensure the organization structure and people programs are aligned and geared towards the overall strategic direction of the FX Trading business in the region.
    Provide leadership, mentoring and coaching to FX Trading East Africa team in order to ensure they are highly engaged and performing to their potential
    Sponsor and develop role model best-practice people management in the areas of resourcing, talent development, performance management, learning and development.
    Champion and act as a role model of the Group’s values and culture in the region.
    Identification and selection of key critical hires and deployment of appropriate talents across FX Trading East Africa, to deliver the strategy, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
    Risk Management Embed operational risk management and reporting as an integral part of the business process.
    Ensure that adequate and appropriate systems and controls are in place to comply with Group and Business policies, procedures, standards and codes.
    Monitor all major risk issues and concentrations. Where appropriate, direct remedial action and/or ensure adequate reporting to Risk Committees.
    Ensure strategic execution of Trading Activities remains within the agreed Risk Appetite and Portfolio Standards through appropriate engagement in the various committees as required.
    Accountable for FX Trading risk management and responsible for proposing Country (E.A) Portfolio Standards.
    Achieve growth in a safe and well-controlled manner and on an end-to-end basis – incorporating infrastructure requirements and ensure that they are fit-for-growth.
    Accountable for all escalation from FX Trading to FM Regional Head, Regional Business COO, Regional Segment and Product Heads or to other stakeholders in senior management, risk or control functions as appropriate.
    Remain alert to the risk of money laundering and assist in the Bank’ efforts in combating it by adhering to the key principles in relation to: identifying and knowing our customers, reporting suspicions, safeguarding records and not disclosing suspicions to customers. Ensure to undertake training aimed at combating money laundering.”
    Governance Promote an environment where compliance with internal control functions and the external regulatory framework is a central priority of the business
    Establish, maintain and supervise the framework to ensure business functions under my area of responsibility comply with internal policies, procedures, codes and applicable external laws and regulations and adhere to the expected high standards set out in the FM Code of Conduct
    Manage the implementation of FX Trading East Africa specific strategies and ensure that performance objectives and long term economic profit (EP) goals are met
    Ensure the overall targets relating to budget are cascaded to teams with appropriate product targets and performance delivery on targets is proactively managed
    Engage with all audit report findings, relevant to the FX Trading business in the region and ensure feedback is acted upon.
    Accountable for all escalation from FX Trading to Regional Head of FM and country and regional governance committees or to other stakeholders in senior management, risk or control functions as appropriate
    Qualifications and Skills
    5 -10 substantial experiences in the banking industry and financial markets, including demonstrated success in a similar role.
    ACI certification is a must.
    The incumbent should posses a sound knowledge of economics and should be able to apply it while interpreting data.
    Extensive experience in Dealing and in Back office Operations. Computer skills are essential.
    Must possess sharp business acumen (including ability to assess risk and appropriate levels of return), strong leadership qualities, excellent interpersonal skills and multi cultural awareness and sensitivity
    Ability to manage geographically dispersed and highly varied customer and product base
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  • Senior Manager -Risk and Controls, CIB & CB Operations

    Senior Manager -Risk and Controls, CIB & CB Operations

    Key Roles and Responsibilities
    To ensure the CIB & CB Operations teams in the Country operate in full compliance with all Country and Group policies as well as local regulatory requirements, through
    Ensuring business strategies, standards and roadmap abide by T&O operating principles, policies and procedures of Country and Group Risk Management Framework (“RMF”)
    Ensuring that the execution of T&O functions are fully compliant with statutory regulations, laws, guidelines and industry practises as a Corporate body (met and satisfied) for Operations, Technology, Vendor Management, Data Management (including Security and Protection)
    Support CIO in the overall effective and proactive management of all T&O risks and controls
    Strategy
    Overall responsible for the preparation, communication, implementation, delivery and expansion of T&O OR plans, working in close cooperation with country (CIO, Legal & Compliance, local/regional Management Groups/ Committees) and global (GSSC, Group T&O Governance & Controls, and Group Operational Risk).
    Support the CIO as the Risk Control Owner (“RCO”) of Technology, Vendor Management, and Data Protection and Data Security in accordance with the Risk Management Framework
    In collaboration with L&C, identify, communicate and expedite changes to comply with new and amended regulation across T&O
    Process – Technology and Operations Service Delivery Through the CIO and key stakeholders, ensure T&O platforms, services and processes are in line with Global and local OR and Data standards and requirements to support the business
    Handle requirements from country/regional stakeholders and provide constructive feedback and into GTO Governance & Controls teams, and relevant parties
    Ensure that material risk exposures for the country thresholds are reported to CORC, and risk exposures rated Medium and above based on Group materiality to Regional or Group GTO within an appropriate timeframe
    Risk Governance and Management Support and implement the global standards of risk and control; escalating risks rated medium and above based on Group materiality thresholds to the relevant risks committees
    Ensure there is effective governance and risk management mechanism in place to manage and mitigate risks in SSC Nairobi.
    Create and maintain staff awareness of operational risk management through training (e.g. mandatory e-Learning) or accreditation.
    Maintain effective systems and controls to ensure proper supervision of GTO operations in conjunction with CIOs, Technology and Operations Heads
    Proactive in seeing regular assurance that areas of responsibility are performing to an acceptable risk and control standard – maintain a level of independence from day to day processing
    Approve on behalf of the CIO, RCO related requests coming through risk management systems (Phoenix/ Knox) or emails on behalf of the CIO.
    Balance business performance delivery and cost management with risk and control matters to ensure that it does not materially threaten the Group remaining within risk appetite
    Ensure adherence to regulations, and coordinate country regulatory reviews. Ensure all findings are closed and communicated to the Regulator in full consultation, discussion and agreement with Country Compliance, and all open issues communicated to GTO Group. The country should adhere to GTO best practice standards in regulatory planning and execution.
    Risk identification and Assessment Validate and challenge the first line risk identification and assessment of gross and residual risks arising from its end to end processes and identify any gaps.
    Assess the control environment including, but not limited to, control design, control execution, control testing and control history.
    Recommend changes to the control environment or to business practice where necessary to reduce the level of operational risk exposure to within the agreed appetite.
    Assist in the design of effective process controls where there are material risks of process control failure
    Validate Business / Functions Controls – Regularly assess implementation of Business/functions Key Control Standards (“KCS”) to ensure cost effectiveness, efficiency and relevance.
    Identify Local Control Gaps – Regularly assess all key controls to monitor exceptions and identify gaps.
    Optimise portfolio of local controls – Regularly assess existing Local Key Control Standards, key risk indicators (“KRIs”) and key control indicators (“KCIs”) to ensure cost effectiveness, efficiency and relevance.
    Provide balanced, independent and informed assessment of operational risks arising from acquisitions and major change initiatives or country projects.
    Risk Monitoring Ascertain and confirm that country/Group T&O risk registers, KRIs, KCIs, and control sample testing are effectively implemented
    Periodically review operational risk assessments to ensure these appropriately reflect changes in environment, mitigating controls and the progress of treatment plans.
    Systematically monitor process control effectiveness where there are material risks of process control failure.
    Review and approve first line risk treatment plans, in phoenix.
    Monitor treatment plans to ensure they are implemented accordingly.
    Work with local business representatives to receive control and risk metrics in order to monitor KRIs and KCIs.
    Identify and escalate any thematic risks in T&O beyond the reporting unit/function
    Review and update annual key control testing plans
    Risk & Loss Reporting Approve the classification and accurate reporting of operational risk losses, in phoenix.
    Report and escalate significant operational risk events (SORE).
    Deliver Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports for relevant events.
    Provide risk information/updates to Country Operational Risk Committee (CORC) as appropriate.
    Ensure use of all Group risk and regulatory systems
    Strategy & Planning Inform the development of business plans, exercising appropriate focus on the implementation of robust operating environments, within risk appetite, to support business aspirations.
    Corporate Governance and Compliance Provide timely and relevant information to the CIO and Country GTO Management Group on significant and material OR issues, business developments with OR-related impacts, etc
    Ensure T&O function in adherence according to the highest standards of regulatory and compliance practises, in full compliance with all regulations and controls as set by the Bank and external authorities; which includes compliance with local banking laws and anti-money laundering regulations and guidelines
    Embed the OR policies and procedures as well as Group RMF in GTO country to ensure that adherence with the highest standards of ethics, and compliance with relevant policies, processes and regulations among employees form part of the culture
    Support the CIO in the execution of a Country Data Management Committee to ensure data quality governance
    Support the CIO through sharing of best practises from across OR network and review across country T&O
    People and Talent Develop and embed a high performance culture and organisational mindset to effectively embed and communicate T&O policies and procedures in-country/region
    Develop ongoing training, communications and development programs for Technology and Operations personnel to ensure minimum standards in OR awareness and embedment of OR responsibilities in respective areas of work and adherence with the highest standards of ethics, and compliance with relevant policies, processes and regulations among employees form part of the culture
    Ensure that the relevant staff understand and accept their responsibilities in relation to risks, governance and controls
    Qualifications and Skills
    Good level of understanding of operations and technology
    Results driven with strategic qualities
    Visionary leader able to engage and motivate performance in others
    High degree of independence, responsibility and integrity
    Strong project management skills with demonstrable track record in a dynamic environment
    Knowledge of quality tools, procurement, and logistics planning
    Tertiary education
    Relevant managerial experience
    Excellent communication capability – good command of written English
    Ability to work within a multi-function, multi-discipline team environment with strong influencing and stakeholder management skills
    Change agent
    Compliance and/or Operational Risk background preferred but not a must

  • Head, Financial Institutions Rates & Credit Sales, East Africa Senior Account Manager GSAM

    Head, Financial Institutions Rates & Credit Sales, East Africa Senior Account Manager GSAM

    Job description
    The Role Responsibilities
    The purpose is to grow the Rates & Credit Franchise in East Africa region from a business perspective whilst following all regulatory responsibilities

    Strategy

    Awareness and understanding of the firm’s business strategy and model appropriate to the role
    Grow the Rates and Credit Franchise for East Africa
    Develop our business in line with internal and External requirements
    Make our business more efficient

    Business

    Achieving assigned full year budget. Within this budget, generate specific Financial Markets Product mix
    Ensure the Bank’s clients receive pricing and support, both in terms of trading and market information
    Is an individual contributor and supports others
    Awareness and understanding of the wider business, economic and market environment in which the firm operates
    Executing Trades: Follow credit check processes, appropriateness and suitability as well as assessing market risk amongst any other limits set against the business.
    Responsible for executing the activities within the end-to-end Process in accordance with the process design and control standards
    Jointly and severally responsible with the Second Line for risk and control outcomes of the process and any remediation or risk treatment actions in order to remain within risk tolerance

    People and Talent

    Lead through example and build the appropriate culture and values. Set appropriate tone and expectations from their team and work in collaboration with risk and control partners.
    Ensure the provision of ongoing training and development of people, and ensure that holders of all critical functions are suitably skilled and qualified for their roles ensuring that they have effective supervision in place to mitigate any risks.
    Employ, engage and retain high quality people, with succession planning for critical roles.
    Responsibility to review team structure/capacity plans.
    Set and monitor job descriptions and objectives for direct reports and provide feedback and rewards in line with their performance against those responsibilities and objectives.

    Risk Management

    Responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, controlling and mitigating risks to the firm. Also, an awareness and understanding of the main risks facing the firm and the role the individual plays in managing them
    The ability to interpret the firm’s financial information, identify key issues based on this information and put in place appropriate controls and measures
    Must be aware of and follow our procedures including Cross-Border, Termsheet, Dodd Frank where applicable, Product Fair pricing, Disclaimers and suitable Marketing Materials. Must manage EUCs, be aware of Dealing Mandate requirements, FM FO Dealing Handbook, PA account Dealing Principles as well as the Gifts and Entertainment register, New Joiners, Staff transfer/Exit checklists. Must also follow MAR requirements and manage FM Supervisory responsibilities.

    Governance

    Responsible for assessing the effectiveness of the firm’s arrangements to deliver effective governance, oversight and controls in the business and, if necessary, oversee changes in these areas
    Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework in which the firm operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role
    Responsible for delivering ‘effective governance’; capability to challenge fellow executives effectively; and willingness to work with any local regulators in an open and cooperative manner.

    Regulatory & Business conduct

    Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct.
    Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
    Lead the East Africa FM Rates & Credit Sales Team to achieve the outcomes set out in the Banks Conduct Principles: Fair Outcomes for Clients; Effective Operation of Financial Markets; Financial Crime Prevention; The Right Environment.
    Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.
    Follow the rules and any applicable regulations

    Key Stakeholders
    Trading, Structuring, TCRM, Operations, Risk, Credit, Legal, Compliance, Regulators
    Other Responsibilities

    Embed Here for good and Group’s brand and values in East Africa FM Rates & Credit Sales team and demonstrate in daily behavior
    Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures.
    Follow FM Code of Conduct, Compliance Manual, Supervision Principles and Manual as well as FM Market Conduct Compliance Manual
    Multiple functions (double hats)

    Our Ideal Candidate

    University degree
    Relevant senior experience gained within Financial Markets; Thorough knowledge and understanding of Financial Market products
    Demonstrable track record of senior client engagement
    MBA and or CFA Charter holder would be an added advantage

    Apply now to join the Bank for those with big career ambitions.

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  • Senior Audit Manager

    Senior Audit Manager

    Job Description
    The Role Responsibilities
    JOB PURPOSE

    To team lead and manage audits in the Country and Region.
    To Provide GIA’s view on significant risks within the country and an assessment as to whether these risks are being adequately managed and escalated if appropriate;
    To provide GIA internal stakeholders and assist the Country Head of Audit with:

    Country Audit Needs/ Risk Assessments to enable the Business & Governance audit teams to determine their detailed audit plans;
    An assessment on the appropriateness of the audit plans from a geographic perspective. Contribute to the development of the overall GIA audit plan and approach, based on the inherent risks/ knowledge on the country concerned;
    An anticipatory approach to risk assessment to GIA by highlighting issues through good stakeholder communication in order to improve audit planning;

    SCOPE/ACCOUNTABILITIES

    Risk Assessment

    Ensure early identification and escalation of risks, issues, trends and developments to relevant stakeholders. Be prepared to raise issues/concerns outside the normal audit process;
    Adopt an anticipatory approach to risk assessment through stakeholder communication and monitoring of external environment to improve audit planning;
    Monitor the implementation / delivery of the agreed audit plan for the country / region as assigned; understanding the key audit issues arising and escalating any significant audit findings that remain unresolved
    Review country MIS regularly; Avoid surprises.
    Audit Planning/Design- Assist the Country Head of Audit to develop an annual audit plan using input from the team and stakeholders to identify priorities and resource requirements for the year.
    Meet with other managers, business heads, CEO and Audit Committee members to discuss needs and propose audits, to build stakeholder requirements into department plans

    Audit activity – Country Audit, Rules Based Assurance & Control Effectiveness Reviews

    Oversee and provide quality control for the department’s audits, to ensure departmental mandate and business goals are met and that professional standards are maintained at all times.
    Ensure the timely execution of audit and assurance assignments to provide independent, objective assurance to the Audit Committee.
    Develop the team’s engagement with and support of major business change programmes thus ensuring that appropriate consideration of risk and control is given to all change.Ensure GIA methodology is adhered to.Issue Resolution and follow up
    Ensure issues raised are appropriately resolved in a timely manner
    Ensure appropriate follow up of issues and escalations where appropriate.

    Reporting, Communication & Engagement

    Ensure final reports are issued with all action plans agreed and accepted by the audited individual/group.
    Delivery of Country/ Area MIS in respect of the activity undertaken;
    Conduct / attend regular stakeholder meetings – CEOs, business heads, function heads, governance heads;

    People Management & Development

    Demonstrate strong leadership and is able to effectively manage Audit teams;
    Manage and oversee team performance through performance planning, coaching and performance appraisals.
    Hold direct reports accountable for managing and developing their assignments to ensure the department’s goals are achieved and customers satisfied.
    Provide ongoing feedback to the team to ensure they develop the skills and competencies required for effective planning and individual professional and personal career growth. Ensure Country audit staff are appropriately skilled and trained to undertake Country Audit and Assurance activity
    Motivate and inspire the team by providing them with the information and tools they need to do their jobs well and meet customer expectations.

    Improving the Practice of Audits/Championing Risk Management

    Build relationships with leaders across the region/ Group to understand issues and identify areas for improvement for the organisation as a whole.
    Support and encourage team members to be proactive in identifying opportunities to share best practice to improve the control environment; make recommendations to Region/ Group.
    Provide assistance to the business in meeting regulatory requirements.
    Keep abreast of developments in Corporate Governance practices and advise the business accordingly.

    Our Ideal Candidate should have the following;

    Bachelors degree in a relevant field e.g. B Com
    Professional qualifications ACCA/CPA/CISA/CIA
    At least 7 year experience in Audit of banks and financial institutions.

  • Manager, Reporting WM Transformation Manager Network Relationship Manager; G6 Manager, Credit Risk Management Secured Head GSAM East Africa Relationship Manager, Priority Business Development Executives, EB Relationship Manager, Business Banking Branch Manager Branch Sales & Service Executives

    Manager, Reporting WM Transformation Manager Network Relationship Manager; G6 Manager, Credit Risk Management Secured Head GSAM East Africa Relationship Manager, Priority Business Development Executives, EB Relationship Manager, Business Banking Branch Manager Branch Sales & Service Executives

    Leading the way in International Banking.  Standard Chartered is one of the world’s most dynamic and exciting international banks. Once you have joined the team, we offer many opportunities to expand and grow your career.The successful applicant will contribute to the Finance function by;

    Preparation of timely and accurate returns for submissions to the Bank’s regulators;
    Preparation of accurate and timely information to support Group and statutory reporting;
    Carrying out analysis of financial information and highlight opportunities and risks for management action;
    Scanning the regulatory environment for regulatory changes and preparing an impact analysis that provides insights for decision making;
    Delivering annual report inputs and Board papers; and
    Providing support to ensure GFS delivers in accordance with the service level agreements on reporting.

    Key roles and responsibilities

    Timely and accurate preparation and submission of Group reporting packs and regulatory returns;
    Carrying out analysis of regulatory information and highlight opportunities and risks for management action;
    Performing daily trial balance reviews and follow up of corrective actions for timely closure;
    Preparation of timely and accurate reconciliations to facilitate compliance with Finance policies;
    Performing detailed cost analysis and take follow up actions to ensure correct reporting on costs;
    Championing automation of reporting to eliminate production and focus efforts on analysis and value adding insights;
    Advising Senior Manager, Reporting and Financial Controller (FC) of emerging trends and themes from regulatory reporting;
    Play a key role in preparation of the annual report delivering on the assigned tasks accurately and within agreed timelines;
    Prepare board papers within agreed timelines;
    Play a key role in implementing Finance Transformation initiatives;
    Maintain the Department Operating Instructions (DOI) and service level agreements (SLAs) ensuring these are always up to date;
    Execute timely and accurate Key Controls Self Assessment (KCSA) and Operational Risk Framework (ORF) checks;
    Support both external and internal audits;
    Prepare board papers within agreed timelines clearly capturing key issues;
    Prepare Gap and impact analysis of new regulations and policies to drive required actions; and
    Maintenance of the regulatory reporting register.

    Qualifications and experience

    Degree plus accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA or equivalent);
    Prior experience should demonstrate broad reporting experience of more than 3 years in the banking or financial services industry preferably in a complex, global organization;
    Controls and governance awareness and understanding;
    Proficiency in accounting systems;
    An eye for  detail, strong analytical & organisational skills and a strategic thinker;
    Management and leadership skills in a dynamic and high expectation environment with an ability to work under pressure and deliver under tight deadlines;
    Good communication and excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse people;
    A team player and independent worker with ability to work with minimum supervision;
    Ability to work in a fast-paced and busy environment, meeting tight deadlines with stretching targets; and
    Strong Microsoft Excel, SQL and PowerPoint knowledge.

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